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T15 MXV

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

60,666 mi
Last recorded60,666 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT15 MXV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 60,666 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 54,792 miles

Exhaust system poor condition.

Pass 28 Jul 2023 49,108 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 43,563 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 37,650 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 33,848 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 25,895 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2019 25,895 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed split in inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged badly perished (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 16,924 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 16,182 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 15,477 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 14,868 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 14,868 miles

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 14,630 miles

offside and nearside rear brake discs rusty

Pass 21 Mar 2014 14,557 miles

both offside brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 26 Mar 2013 14,406 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 14,397 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 14,317 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 14,306 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

all brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 30 Nov 2010 14,076 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 13,386 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 13,386 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 12,818 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 11,649 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 10,533 miles

front tyre walls perishing

rear brake discs corroding and pitting slightly

Fail 27 Mar 2007 10,506 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

offside rear and nearside front tyre walls splitting and perishing

rear brake discs corroding and pitting slightly

Pass 22 Mar 2006 8,852 miles

front and rear brake discs corroding and pitting

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?

Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
2,964
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
160,823
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 44,475
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,962
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,980
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33,281
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 32,722
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T15 MXV is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2002 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 66,854 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda MX-5 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 44,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T15 MXV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 24 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was T15 MXV registered?

T15 MXV is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 March 2002.

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